Mar
13
2017
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MONDAY, 3/13/17

“As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.” I Peter 4:10

Today’s Bible reading – Deuteronomy 19-21; Mark 13:21-37
Tuesday, March 14 – Deuteronomy 22-24; Mark 14:1-26
Wednesday, March 15 – Deuteronomy 25-27; Mark 14:27-53
Thursday, March 16 – Deuteronomy 28-29; Mark 14:54-72
Friday, March 17 – Deuteronomy 30-31; Mark 15:1-25
Saturday, March 18 – Deuteronomy 32-34; Mark 15:26-47
Sunday, March 19 – Joshua 1-3; Mark 16

This entry is way late – you think?  Long story so I will not burden you with the details.  I will just say “I am sorry” for being tardy.

First, I learned a long time ago that you cannot fix stupid!  I was thrilled to see four folks follow Jesus in believers’ baptism last night.    I was quickly deflated when I realized (was told) that I baptized Courtney Poiroux as Courtland Poiroux!  To be honest, it caused me to have a restless night and has been on my mind basically continually since last night.  I really do try to do good with names and did know it is Madison & Courtney.  For whatever reason my mind was stuck on Courtland – is that stupid of me or what?  Over thirty years ago I baptized a married lady and called her by her maiden name even though I never knew her prior to her marriage.  I am just now getting past that major mistake!  I talked to Courtney and her parents, Jerry & Sharon, after the service and they were way more than gracious!  Courtney said she knew it but just did not want to correct me.  Pretty mature for a fifteen year old young lady.  So, I now offer a public apology to Courtney.  Wish I could fix it but I cannot go back and change things.  Thank you Courtney, Jerry & Sharon for being so kind and understanding!  For the record, I did tell Courtney that when she gets to Heaven she may have to check in as “Courtland” instead of Courtney.

Otherwise, what an awesome Sunday!  Our Sunday night attendance was amazing!  The best attendance we have had on a Sunday night in some while.  Glory to God and thank you Friendship family for being so faithful!  I have heard nothing but good regarding the use of TAGS in that service.  Dr. Rex and Pastor Bob would be proud!

Bro. Jerry Hovel is on vacation until next Monday, 3/20.  Please respect his time away and do not contact him.  I have a policy of not contacting staff members on their time off and I ask you to do the same.

No GROW visitation tonight.

Prayer time from 5:00 – 7:00PM tonight.  I hope many folks can join us.

Lisa Thompson is in the hospital.  It is “possible” she could be discharged either this afternoon or tomorrow.  Depends on some test results as I understand it.  Pray for Lisa.

Our soccer registration went crazy good this past Saturday.  It appears that we are going to have around one hundred children involved in these leagues.  If so, this will be the largest number yet and I anticipate it will continue to grow.  Phillip Turner tells me that we need more coaches.  Interested?  Contact Phillip.

Our SNBA went well last night.  We had some of the high school boys show up.  I basically drove the bus all night!  Took Grant Collier to school repeatedly!

Elizabeth Westbrook tells me that all Arby’s restaurants play contemporary Christian music.  I was totally unaware of that fact.

I am looking for an IT person.  Any takers?

I pray that you will have a great rest of your Monday.

 

 

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